Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD
How Individual Therapy Fits into a Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Plan
Addiction recovery isn’t just abstaining from substances, but it involves healing as a whole person. Although staying away from substances is a huge chunk of it, recovery takes a lot of effort, and recovery plans should include individual therapy that can help heal from within. Individual therapy combines multiple approaches to address physical, mental, emotional, <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/blog/how-individual-therapy-fits-into-a-comprehensive-addiction-recovery-plan/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How Individual Therapy Fits into a Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Plan</span></a>
Preparing for Life After Rehab: Transitioning Back to Daily Life
Completing rehab is a huge step that’s worth celebrating, but preparing for life after rehab can seem confusing. Rehab is much different than daily life, and the transition back into a daily routine can be difficult, but having a good support system is the first step to ensuring that the transition is seamless. We know <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/blog/preparing-for-life-after-rehab-transitioning-back-to-daily-life/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Preparing for Life After Rehab: Transitioning Back to Daily Life</span></a>
Methadone isn’t a Drug Deal — it’s a Lifeline
For many individuals investigating recovery options, methadone may not seem like a good solution. But data actually shows how safe and effective this treatment can be.
The Rise of Addiction Among Mothers—and a Proven Way Forward
Drug addiction among mothers is rising, but recovery is possible. Discover a compassionate, proven approach to treatment designed for moms. Same-day appointments available.
From Scars to Stories: How Track Marks Can Be a Turning Point for Recovery
Track marks, the visible signs of intravenous drug use, are often seen as a symbol of addiction’s destructive power. They can be a source of shame, stigma, and painful memories. But what if we looked at them from a different perspective? What if, instead of being a reminder of a dark past, they could become <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/blog/from-scars-to-stories/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> From Scars to Stories: How Track Marks Can Be a Turning Point for Recovery</span></a>
How Can Families Create a Recovery-Friendly Home Environment?
Families are a major part of a loved one’s recovery journey, and that’s why it’s important to know how to create a recovery-friendly environment for them. Recovery is tough on the person recovering and their family, making it even more important to understand your role. A “recovery-friendly” home can mean a lot of things depending <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/blog/how-can-families-create-a-recovery-friendly-home-environment/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How Can Families Create a Recovery-Friendly Home Environment?</span></a>
What Are the Signs That I May Need Addiction Treatment?
Recognizing the need for addiction treatment is one of the most important steps to reclaiming your life from the grips of substance use and addiction. It’s also one of the most difficult decisions you may make. For many, substance use begins as a way to cope or enjoy some temporary relief, but it can easily <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/what-are-the-signs-that-i-may-need-addiction-treatment/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> What Are the Signs That I May Need Addiction Treatment?</span></a>
Naloxone Unwrapped: Vending Machines Bring this Life-Saving Overdose Medication to Dallas Neighborhoods
Symetria believes an important aspect of opioid use treatment is that of harm reduction. The idea behind harm reduction is to acknowledge the existence of opioid use and focus on reducing the harm associated with its use by keeping the individual alive so that treatment can continue. In this story from CBS News, one Dallas <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/narcan-vending-machines/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Naloxone Unwrapped: Vending Machines Bring this Life-Saving Overdose Medication to Dallas Neighborhoods</span></a>
How Do Support Groups Contribute to Long-Term Sobriety
When someone walks the path from addiction to recovery, it is rarely one someone can, or should, travel alone. The hard work of achieving sobriety is something that requires personal determination and commitment to oneself, but this doesn’t mean you’re on your own. The power of community support through Symetria Recovery‘s IOP Program is often <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/how-do-support-groups-contribute-to-long-term-sobriety/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How Do Support Groups Contribute to Long-Term Sobriety</span></a>
Successful Recovery at Symetria
As an addiction professional, I have had the opportunity to work in the addiction space for over 20 years. During this time, I have seen addiction treatment evolve; however, the pace has been slow and at times frustrating and debilitating for the patients that have been served. The addiction industry has made the error of <a href="https://www.symetriarecovery.com/resources/blog/successful-recovery-at-symetria/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Successful Recovery at Symetria</span></a>